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NL56 FLZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,211 mi
Last recorded82,211 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 FLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,212 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration lamp lens missing.

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside wheels inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Water inside head lamp.

Rear Both rear suspension lump stops missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration lamp lens missing.

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside wheels inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Water inside head lamp.

Rear Both rear suspension lump stops missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension lump stops missing.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp dull.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing.

Offside Water inside head lamp.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension lump stops missing.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp dull.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing.

Offside Water inside head lamp.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp has condensation inside lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlght misting up

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,876 miles

Both headlights condensated but not affect light output.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlights condensated but not affect light output.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from auxillary belt area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 39,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,949 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

coolant level low

high level brake light inop

osf headlight misted up but still able to get beam pattern

service light on

Fail 24 Sep 2014 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

coolant level low

high level brake light inop

osf headlight misted up but still able to get beam pattern

service light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,899 miles

front wipers starting to split

o/s/f headlight missting up

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,486 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Nail in n/s/f tyre shoulder

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,470 miles

front wipers starting to split

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NL56 FLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL56 FLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL56 FLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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